Fourteen-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi traded runs for recognition on Friday as he was conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, India’s highest civilian award for children, by Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. India’s highest civilian award for children Vaibhav Suryavanshi was among 20 young achievers honoured this year, with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar recognising exceptional accomplishments across sport, bravery, innovation, science, social service and culture for children aged between five and 18. Bihar rewrite the record books Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s innings was part of an unprecedented batting onslaught. Shashi Tharoor's praise and lofty comparisons Teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s exploits have resonated beyond cricketing circles. Also Read | WATCH: Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes PKL debut during Season 12 launch

Source: Mint December 26, 2025 10:58 UTC